Modesto to Sacramento: Road Trip Guide & Distance

70.5 miles 113.5 km · straight line
75.1 miles actual route 120.9 km · driving distance
1h 30min estimated drive time
$7 - $9 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
338° NNW bearing direction

How far is Modesto from Sacramento?

The distance from Modesto to Sacramento is 70.5 miles (113.5 km) as the crow flies. Sacramento is located NNW of Modesto. By car, the driving distance is approximately 75.1 miles, taking about 1h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Modesto and Sacramento. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Modesto to Sacramento

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 30min $7 - $9 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 48min $6–$11* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Modesto & Sacramento

Quick Facts

Modesto
37.64°N, 121.00°W
America/Los_Angeles
28m elevation
Sacramento
38.58°N, 121.49°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 24 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 353.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM